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Welcome to the Royal College of Nursing South West Occupational health website.
We hope that the website and discussion forum can enhance communication and collaboration between our own members and national groups. This web site has been developed for you and we would be pleased to receive feedback on any development ideas you may have to improve this site.

Bettina Critchley
Chairman

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Spring Study Day 30th April 2009-Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

We are excited to welcome back due to popular demand Martin Davies RMN Dip.CPN on the 30th April 2009. Martin is an excellent speaker and was enjoyed by all at his last visit to the group in 2008, when he talked to us about strategies for managing depression in the workplace. Feedback from the last study day was “Bring Martin back”, “Brilliantly presented”, “Excellent seminar”, “Thought provoking”, “Humorous”. Martin’s presentations are lively and amusing, yet contain serious messages for us all. So we look forward to a brilliant and interesting study day in April on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Book early to avoid disappointment, we were fully booked the last time Martin came and had to turn members away.

(Martin Davies RMN Dip.CPN)

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2009 Membership

To receive your membership discount on study day please complete membership form and send with study day application.

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Occupational Skin Disorders Study Day October 2008

We were delighted with the positive feedback from our occupational skin disorders study day we had 24 positive comments written on the evaluation forms which was very encouraging. The full evaluation feedback results can be assessed from the link below.

Download October 2008 Study Day Evaluation Feedback

The comments included:-

“Excellent study day. Very relevant to OH practice. High quality speakers. Valuable information that can be directly applied to practice. Very useful network and learning. Fantastic! Excellent day, Very informative. Excellent for OH practice both theory and practical application. One feels able to stop the speaker and to ask for relevant explanation. Very good professional update day. Excellent day again, Thank you. Well done, another one well organised. Thanks to committee.”

The study day started with a very informative session from a skin cancer specialist nurse practitioner communicating valuable advice about the identification of skin cancers, the management of skin cancer patients and what we can do as occupational health nurses to prevent future skin cancers within our workforces. The second session was delivered by a clinical nurse consultant and was very informative about the latest latex research including latex glove usage and the biological protect different gloves give. The third session was delivered by a safety officer and gave the group an over view of skin safety in the work place including chemical safety and an overview of the glove grading system. The fourth session looked at the legal aspects of occupational skin disorders and about case law giving us a valuable insight into the legal aspects of occupational skin disorders. The last two sessions gave an over view of the latest techniques for occupational skin health surveillance and an insight into whether a skin problem is due to an occupational reason.

Members can access some of the power point presentations via the members only area of the website.

Members only area

Derma Shield Advertisement Feature

Work Place Health

Rachel Marriott is new in post as the ‘Workplace Development Officer’ for the Health Promotion Service at Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Primary Care Trust. Rachel’s role is ‘to develop a workplace health promotion programme for Cornwall & Isles of Scilly’ and within this hopes to develop a Cornwall & Isles of Scilly ‘Healthy Workplace Award Scheme/Standard’

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Dame Carol Black's Review

Dame Carol Black has published her review of the health of Britain’s
working age population. Dame Carol Blacks review- link

http://www.workingforhealth.gov.uk/Carol-Blacks-Review/

OH Training Needs Results

The results of the survey we carried out looking at OH training needs in the area are now posted on the following link, thank you for taking the time to fill these questionaires in. I am please to inform you that due to discussions following our survey Plymonth University have agreed to start running a part time OH degree course, which will entail one day a week at university instead of the current impracticable (for many) three days a week, although the full time option will still be available. We feel that this is a really postive move forward, if you require any information about the course please contact Jenny Rafferty on jenny.rafferty@plymouth.ac.uk Bath university results also show distance learning, part-time or short courses would meet our needs more than full time courses.

Download University Of Bath Results

Download University Of Plymouth Results

The RCN Health, Work and Wellbeing Stakeholder Day

Dear all,

The RCN Health, Work and Wellbeing stakeholder day was a great success with many new ideas discussed. Cynthia Atwell (Chair Society of Occupational Health Nursing) opened the day. Dame Carol Black gave an update on the Health, Work and Wellbeing strategy (see link). The group then looked at where we are now and what needs to be done-strengths and barriers. Following the work groups Maura Buchanan (President of RCN) gave a presentation on “work matters”. The group then discussed the proposals and how to make them happen-from theory to practice. The proposals from the day and Dame Carol Black’s presentation have been posted on the following link. A copy of the suggestions I received from our members was given to both Dame Carol Black and Cynthia Atwell. Dame Carol Black’s review I believe is set to propose big changes for workplace health, speculation is growing that there will be some radical suggestions when her review of the working health of the nation is published. A National Health at Work Service and ‘health passports’ for everyone of working age are all issues believed to have been under serious discussion within Whitehall. http://www.workingforhealth.gov.uk We look forward to these proposals with interest.

Download Dame Carol Black Presentation

Download RCN Stakeholder Day Suggestions

-- About Us --

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:12:03 -0600

The group incorporates Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners and other interested health professionals working across all sectors of industry. An elected committee who offer their services on a voluntary basis runs the group.

Our aim is to encourage and support our membership by providing networking opportunities. We aim to promote learning through a newsletter, study days and via this web site.

Our study days are developed by concentrating on our memberships requests and needs, encouraging professional development. Our newsletter covers topical issues and keeps members in touch with up coming events. We also endeavor to encourage networking at a national and regional level.

-- Newsletters --

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:48:40 -0600

Download August 2008 Newsletter (latest)

Download February 2008 Newsletter

Download August 2007 Newsletter

-- Chairman's Letter --

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:06:52 -0600

AGM Chairmans Letter

I am pleased to inform you that our group is growing in numbers and continues to be involved in key occupational health issues both locally and nationally. Due to discussions following our training survey Plymonth University have agreed to start running a part time OH degree course, which will entail one day a week at university instead of the current impracticable (for many) three days a week, although the full time option will still be available for those of you that can attend three days a week. Bath university are also currently developing new courses for OH practicioners and we look forward to hearing about them in more detail.

The group has played an active role in the goverements Health, Work < Wellbing stetagy and I would like to thank all of you that sent ideas to enhance the stetegy, these suggestions were handed to Dame Carol Black at a stakeholder meeting and where incorpoated in the discussions. Dame Carol Black’s review “Working for a healthier tomorrow” has now been published and was presented to the Secretaries of State for Health, Work and Pensions, Alan Johnson and James Purnell on the 17th March 2008. Some of the committee, along with other health professionals will be attending another stakeholder day in a few weeks time with Dame Carol Black to discuss the review now that it has been published, we will keep you informed of any new develops in the future.

Download Working For A Healthier Tomorrow

We are pleased to announce the website has been enhanced and would encourage you to use the discussion forum to discuss professional issues. This is an ideal way of communicating with other OH professionals and sharing best practice.

We were delighted with the positive feedback from our last study day in October and look forward to “Managing depression in the workplace” today. Martin is an excellent speaker and was enjoyed by all at his last visit to the group in 2006, so we look forward to a brilliant and interesting study day today. We have kept the venue the same to keep costs down however this is your group and we would like to meet your needs, so please let us know if you would like a change of venue. Our next study day has been booked for the 9th October 2008, the topic will be based around skin and the workplace. However we are open to suggestions for the development of the day as speakers have not yet been booked. We value your opinions and would be grateful for any feedback on how we can improve the group.

Bettina Critchley
Chair

Chairman’s letter-February 2008

Dear All,

I hope that you find the articles in the lastest newsletter interesting and informative. We were delighted with the positive feedback from our last study day in October and looking forward to our next study in April. We are excited to welcome back due to popular demand Martin Davies RMN Dip.CPN on the 29th April. Martin is an excellent speaker and was enjoyed by all at his last visit to the group in 2006, when he talked to us about Strategies for Managing Workplace Stress. Feedback from the last study day was "Bring Martin back", "Brilliantly presented", "Excellent seminar", "Thought provoking", "Humorous". Martin's presentations are lively and amusing, yet contain serious messages for us all. So we look forward to a brilliant and interesting study day in April on Managing Depression in the Workplace.

The RCN Health, Work < Wellbeing stakeholder day was a great success with many new ideas discussed. Cynthia Atwell (Chair Society of Occupational Health Nursing) opened the day. Dame Carol Black gave an update on the Health, Work < Wellbeing strategy. The group then looked at where we are now and what needs to be done-strengths and barriers. Following the work groups Maura Buchanan (President of RCN) gave a presentation on "work matters". The group then discussed the proposals and how to make them happen-from theory to practice. The proposals from the day and Dame Carol Black's presentation have been posted on the website. A copy of the suggestions I received from our members was given to both Dame Carol Black and Cynthia Atwell, a copy of these suggestions can also be found on the webpage. Dame Carol Black's review I believe is set to propose big changes for workplace health, speculation is growing that there will be some radical suggestions when her review of the working health of the nation is published. A National Health at Work Service and 'health passports' for everyone of working age are all issues believed to have been under serious discussion within Whitehall. http://www.workingforhealth.gov.uk We look forward to these proposals with interest.

The results of the survey we carried out looking at OH training needs in the area are now posted on our website, thank you for taking the time to fill these questionaires in. I am pleased to inform you that due to discussions following our survey Plymonth University have agreed to start running a part time OH degree course, which will entail one day a week at university instead of the current impracticable (for many) three days a week, although the full time option will still be available. We feel that this is a really postive move forward, if you require any information about the course please contact Jenny Rafferty on jenny.rafferty@plymouth.ac.uk

I wish to take this opportunity to thank all the committee members for their continuing support of the group and would like to take this opportunity to welcome any of you as a new committee member. Being a committee member is a great networking opportunity especially if you are lone working. If you're interested in joining the committee please contact me on 01278 654 556.

I look forward to meeting you all in April, till then best wishes for the year ahead.

Best Wishes

Bettina Critchley
Chair

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Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:36:52 -0600

Autumn Study Day Program - Thursday 9 October 2008

Topic: Occupational Skin Disorders

Oake Manor Golf Club, Taunton

Download Study Day Program For Thursday 9 October 2008